Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 2), April 20th - May 5th, 1966'
04:47 Taxman (Live Take 11)
07:18 Taxman (Take 11 with Overdubs)
(Thursday, April 21, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-12:50 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, as they started work afresh of George Harrison’s “Taxman.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Taxman’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 21 1966)
Video: 'And Your Bird Can Sing (First Version / Take 2)'
(Wednesday, April 20, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, as they began recording John Lennon’s “And Your Bird Can Sing.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘And Your Bird Can Sing’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 20 1966)
Video: 'A Boston Marathon First: Bobbi Gibb On Her History-Making Run'
(Tuesday, April 19, 1966) — Bobbi Gibb, 23, became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon at a time when only men were allowed to participate. Continue reading Bobbi Gibb becomes first woman to run Boston Marathon 60 years ago today (Apr 19 1966)
Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 1), April 6th - April 19th, 1966' (Doctor Robert (Doctor Robert (Take 7 with Overdubs) at 38:17-41:15))
(Tuesday, April 19, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-midnight BST) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing John Lennon’s “Doctor Robert.” Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Doctor Robert’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 19 1966)
Video: 'ASTROTALK with Mike Acosta: 4/18/66 The First Regular Season Game on Astroturf'
(Monday, April 18, 1966, 7:30 p.m. EST) — The first official sporting event ever played on AstroTurf, the original artificial turf made to resemble grass, took place today at the Houston Astrodome in Texas as the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Houston Astros 6-3.
Video: 'On April 18 1966, Bill Russell becomes first African American coach in NBA history at Boston Celtics'
(Monday, April 18, 1966; during the Civil Rights Movement) — Bill Russell was named player-coach of the Boston Celtics today, becoming the first African-American head coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Video: 'I Know There's An Answer (Instrumental Stereo Mix)'
(Sunday, April 17, 1966) — The Beach Boys today completed recording their next album Pet Sounds (ranked second on Rolling Stone‘s 2003 list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”), finishing up the track “I Know There’s An Answer” at Columbia studio in Hollywood for release on May 16, 1966. Continue reading The Beach Boys complete recording ‘Pet Sounds’ album 60 years ago today (Apr 17 1966)
Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 1), April 6th - April 19th, 1966' (Doctor Robert (Live Take 7) at 35:20-38:16)
(Sunday, April 17, 1966, 2:30-10:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London as they began recording John Lennon’s “Dr. Robert.”
Video: 'Wouldn't It Be Nice (Instrumental Stereo Mix)'
(Saturday, April 16, 1966) — The Beach Boys today completed recording “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “Here Today” at Columbia studio in Los Angeles for release on the Pet Sounds album on May 16, 1966. Continue reading The Beach Boys complete ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ and ‘Here Today’ 60 years ago today (Apr 16 1966)
(Saturday, April 16, 1966) — “Time Won’t Let Me” by The Outsiders peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Time Won’t Let Me’ by The Outsiders peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 16 1966)
